Quantitative Lead

About the Role : 12

The Team :

The Quantitative Modeling Group is an elite, global team of highly skilled and versatile individuals (including PhDs, CFAs, FRMs, economists, statisticians, etc) who employ advanced machine-learning and statistical techniques to develop, maintain and enhance quantitative models used by analysts at Corporations, Governmental and Financial Institutions to automate, speed up and scale the quantitative assessment of credit, climate, third-party risk management, and Maritime and trade.

The Impact :

The Quantitative Modeling (QM) group develops all quantitative models that power the Global Insight's desktop solutions, within one of the strategic businesses of S&P Global Market Intelligence. Our client base spans a diverse set of institutions, from Large Corporations to Small & Medium Enterprises, Banks, Auditing Firms, Governmental institutions and insurance companies.

QM is currently supporting several high-profile strategic initiative funded at S&P Global level, from building the next generation of credit risk assessment, scenario analysis and early warning signals models, to climate risk modelling, to developing quantitative models to support maritime and trade analytics.

The team also provides in-depth technical support to Sales Team and current clients, and is engaged in regular thought leadership / outreach activities (in coordination with Go-to-Market and Product Management) to incorporate external feedback into our models or to create new tools that enable clients to make decisions with conviction.

What's in it for you :

Join a dynamic team of quantitative people who contribute to business expansion and acceleration, and leave your footprint from day one!

Build the next generation of climate quantitative models within a flourishing field at the intersection between multiple risk domains.

Generate powerful thought leadership pieces, to help showcasing analytical use of our models, increase brand awareness, support lead generation and collect valuable market feedback.

Interact on a daily basis within a matrixed organization, including Product Managers, Product Specialists, Business Developers, Information Technologists, Innovators, adapting your language to a diverse audience, all the way up to C-level.

Influence and steer the analytic development roadmap, bringing in your experience, creativity and diagonal thinking to craft innovative analytics that solve clear client painpoints.

Interact with internal stakeholders and external clients, establishing yourself as a strong subject matter expert.

Responsibilities :

Design and end-to-end development of next-generation statistical models to assess climate risk, using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques

Technical Documentation

Thought Leadership based on model outputs, supporting client needs, and models' use cases.

Production of collateral material to support Product Management team and go-to-market activities (White papers, blogs, etc)

Training to Product Specialists and Sales, to enable effective positioning of how our products differentiate vs our competitors

Analytic support on technical questions by current clients and perspective clients, gaining market intelligence, incorporating feedback into models.

What We're Looking For :

Basic Qualifications :

6 years relevant modelling experience (modelling climate risks and credit risk - PD, LGD of SMEs and Corporates, etc)

Excellent knowledge of Python

Good knowledge of Excel with VBA functions

Experience handling BIG datasets (structured and unstructured)

Top Master-level degree from reputable university in Financial Modelling, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Physics

Excellent English command (both verbal and written)

Additional Qualifications :

CFA, FRM qualifications

PhD (Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics)

Matlab and R

What's In It For You

Our Purpose :

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People :

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values :

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits :

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include :

Health & Wellness : Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime : Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning : Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future : Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks : It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics : From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global :

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to : and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only : The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision -

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), ANLYTC202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Skills Required

Machine Learning, Matlab, Python